Zyteq - Smartbox Family

Zyteq - Smartbox Family We create assistive technology for people with speech difficulties, supporting communication and independence.

Our clinicians help you find, trial and set up the right AAC solution for you, including speech-generating devices, software and access methods.

12/03/2026

We have some exciting news đź’™

To celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, our Grid for iPad sale is back.

From Monday 20 April to Thursday 30 April 2026, you can get Grid for iPad at 50% off, as part of our ongoing commitment to make AAC more accessible for families, individuals, and schools.
Learn more in our blog: https://www.zyteq.com.au/blog/grid-for-ipad-50-off-sale-april-2026

11/03/2026

New shipment in and ready to go! 📦

From devices heading to their new owners, to trial devices helping people explore what works best for them.
Deliveries like this mean more access, more choice, and more communication!

Meet Naël 💙Naël is eight years old and uses Grid for iPad on his Talk Pad 10 to support his communication. With the righ...
10/03/2026

Meet Naël 💙

Naël is eight years old and uses Grid for iPad on his Talk Pad 10 to support his communication. With the right tools in place, AAC has become part of his everyday life - helping him share his thoughts, make choices, and connect more confidently with the people around him.

Shared by our team at Smartbox Assistive Technology France , this story explores Naël’s journey so far and the powerful role communication access plays in helping children be heard.

Read the full story in our blog: https://www.zyteq.com.au/blog/meet-nael

Meet Chelsea - a writer, artist and advocate.Chelsea uses Text Talker in Grid for day-to-day communication and creative ...
04/03/2026

Meet Chelsea - a writer, artist and advocate.

Chelsea uses Text Talker in Grid for day-to-day communication and creative writing. She’s a published poet, founder of The AAC Four Seasons Book Club, ISAAC Canada board member, and host of the podcast 'The Whiskey and Tea on AAC.'

She’s also exploring Brain Computer Interface (BCI) with Grid, becoming the first successful BCI user (who is typically a two-switch communicator) to create a sentence on Text Talker using thought alone.

More recently, she’s been using our AI-powered Fix tool to support spelling and grammar.

We’re so grateful to Chelsea for sharing her journey. Read her full story and learn more about Fix on our blog: https://www.zyteq.com.au/blog/meet-chelsea

04/03/2026

After his stroke, Michael faced the challenges of aphasia and discovered AAC along the way.

In this episode of Start the Chat, he shares how he uses AAC part-time as a tool to help him find the right words and organise his thoughts when he needs it.

His story is open, reflective, and quietly powerful. It’s a reminder that support doesn’t replace your voice – it helps you share it.

Listen to this episode of Start the Chat on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube.


March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 💙 Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing lived experiences, exploring different...
03/03/2026

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month đź’™

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing lived experiences, exploring different ways people living with cerebral palsy access AAC, and highlighting how communication, choice, and participation can be supported in everyday life.

We hope these stories and insights help spark conversation, learning, and reflection. Learn more about how we’re recognising Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in our blog: https://www.zyteq.com.au/blog/cerebral-palsy-awareness-month-20261

AAC doesn’t live in one place - it lives everywhere. At 24 Hours of AAC this May, our AAC Everywhere theme focuses on ho...
26/02/2026

AAC doesn’t live in one place - it lives everywhere.

At 24 Hours of AAC this May, our AAC Everywhere theme focuses on how communication shows up across everyday life: at home, at school, at work, and out in the community.

These sessions explore how AAC supports participation, connection, and independence across different environments, highlighting practical examples from real people and real contexts.

Explore some of the talks under our AAC Everywhere theme or learn more and sign up for free: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Anaf-CjHr-NOu2ZwFrU5V6_B5fNoQO6UD4z5VC0xEjKRGzXJtBGg~AicAavD38klKAqbvBihm9MXBWbuvJPRWX34i

*In Australia, the event starts early on 7 May AEDT. Talks run for 24 hours straight worldwide, so register to join sessions live or to get the recordings later.


25/02/2026

In the next episode of Start the Chat, we’re opening up a thoughtful conversation about aphasia and the role AAC can play in rebuilding confidence after a stroke.

Chris and Melanie reflect on their conversation with Michael, who began using AAC during rehabilitation after a stroke. What started as support during recovery is now something he calls his “buddy” – there to support when words and remembering things feels harder.

A gentle, honest episode – hear Michael’s story in his words. Coming soon!


Look Lab is part of the Look Family – a collection of software designed to help alternative access users grow their skil...
24/02/2026

Look Lab is part of the Look Family – a collection of software designed to help alternative access users grow their skills in a fun, motivating way. 💙

In recognition of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, we’re offering 50% off Look Lab from 1-31 March. Eye gaze and pointer access support communication for many people with cerebral palsy, and we hope this discount helps make tools for developing these skills more accessible.

Any quotes generated during March will remain valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

Learn more about Look Lab and sign up for a free trial: https://www.zyteq.com.au/products/software/look-lab-1


The future of AAC is being shaped right now. At 24 Hours of AAC this May, our Future of AAC sessions explore what’s next...
19/02/2026

The future of AAC is being shaped right now.

At 24 Hours of AAC this May, our Future of AAC sessions explore what’s next for communication - from emerging technology and innovation, to evolving practice, ethics, and access.

These talks look ahead to how AAC may continue to grow and change, while staying grounded in what matters most: supporting meaningful, human communication.

Discover some of the talks included in our Future of AAC theme or learn more and sign up: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Anaf-CjHr-NOu2ZwFrU5V6_B5fNoQO6UD4z5VC0xEjKRGzXJtBGg~AicAavD38klKAqbvBihm9MXBWbuvJPRWX34i0Zm0udh9MJiCwW8NfLFLtQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawP93plleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJORlphd0RCMGNiaUJvQVFpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq_4RlJ085OeJFJc_qTzv--IxB0rDDTUm4Xco6dE_byFXd1v3UxJhpbqoELc_aem_9p1s6u_38pDK4CFXXzxcIg


When a conversation breaks down, having the right words ready can make all the difference 💬In this post, we’re looking a...
18/02/2026

When a conversation breaks down, having the right words ready can make all the difference đź’¬

In this post, we’re looking at how our Super Core and Voco Chat vocabularies in Grid include built-in support for communication repair.

These small supports can make everyday conversations feel calmer, clearer, and more respectful.

Learn more in our blog from AAC Content Developer and SLT, Eva: https://www.zyteq.com.au/blog/the-skill-of-repairing-communication

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